How long are you contagious after you test positive for COVID-19?

People who test positive for the virus but never develop symptoms over the following 10 days after testing are probably no longer contagious, but again there are documented exceptions.

When should I end isolation after a positive COVID-19 test?

Isolation and precautions can be discontinued 10 days after the first positive viral test.

How long should I stay in quarantine after exposure to COVID-19?

Quarantine means staying home for 14 days after you are exposed to someone who has been diagnosed with COVID-19. This is because you can be infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 but may not show symptoms for up to 14 days. Even though you may not show symptoms, you can still spread the virus.

How can you tell if you have a contagious illness?

Identifying the Symptoms of a Contagious Illnesses Take your temperature. Examine your mucus and nasal secretions. Look for a skin rash. Watch for diarrhea, accompanied by a slight fever. Look for pain behind the forehead, cheeks and across the nose. Notice if your sore throat is accompanied by a runny nose.

How long before symptom onset is a person contagious?

The CDC identifies a “close contact” as “someone who was within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes starting from 48 hours before illness onset until the time the patient is isolated.”

Can a low grade fever be a sign of a contagious illness?

Diarrhea can be a sign of having a contagious illness, especially when accompanied by vomiting and a low-grade fever. Diarrhea, vomiting, and a low-grade fever can be signs of gastroenteritis, often referred to as the stomach flu, or signs of rotavirus, norovirus or coxsackievirus, all of which are contagious.

How can you tell if someone is contagious from your nose?

The immune system increases the production of mucus in your nose to flush out the illness. This causes your nose to feel clogged, and indicates that you are contagious. Thick or discolored mucus that does not clear in about a week may warrant seeing a doctor.